In December of 1887, the US government established the Two Lights Life-Saving Station at Dyer Cove. Initially staffed by a team of about 6 surfmen–usually local farmers and fishermen–the Life-Saving Station patrolled the coast especially during treacherous weather for ships.… Read more.
Did you know that the water you are drinking at your Cape Elizabeth home today resulted from a decision which was prompted by a boy playing with fireworks on Commercial Street in Portland on July 4, 1866?… Read more.
This month, Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society welcomes 96-year-old Cliff Eaton to the library. Cliff will share memories of his life as an 18-year-old Army enlistee, whose only station during his military service was at Fort Williams between 1946 and 1948.… Read more.
